Paris

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The H?tel Des Invalides was built by King Louis The Fourteenth as a home for soldiers who had been wounded in action. Following completion of the first building construction began on the equally impressive, Dome Des Invalides. Since then the H?tel Des Invalides has replaced its injured soldiers with a military exhibition: today part of the H?tel contains one of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. It is believed that the origin of the richly decorated Episcopal cathedral of Notre Dame dates back to the time of Bishop Maurice De Sully in 1163. But the majority of the cathedral's present day architecture with its strange and fantastic creatures of ancient mythology, such as the chimeras, was designed in the 19th century. The church owes much of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The history of the Louvre Palace dates back to 1200 A.D., when Philipp August built a fortress close to the river. Today, a modern glass pyramid decorates the courtyard of the former royal residence which, since the time of the Revolution, has been transformed into a museum that also contains one of the world's most famous art galleries. In 1670,...

The romance of Paris as seen through the eyes of young travelers who meet at the Three Ducks Hostel. Visits to Notre Dame, Jim Morrison's grave and the Latin Quarter highlight their trip. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment. A...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. First established by the Celts, next used strategically by the Romans, then it served the extravagant lifestyle of the Sun King, Louis the Fourteenth until it became a hotbed of Revolution. Les Champs Elysees is surely one of the most beautiful avenues in the world. With wide boulevards, shady...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Paris is the `city of light', the `city of love' and the `capital of fashion'. The bank of the Seine, the Montmartre and the Quartier Latin speak of artists: about Dumas, Zola, and Victor Hugo, who depicted the city in unforgettable literary pieces and about painters who did the same on canvas. On moonlit nights and foggy autumn...

DVD. Travel With Kids. 52 Minutes. Planning to visit Paris with your family or just want to learn about the nature, history and culture of France and the French people? Plan your family vacation and discover the history and culture of Paris through the eyes of the Roberts family. Climb to great heights atop the Eiffel Tower and below the ground in a tour of...

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Visit the sights of the historically romantic capital of France.

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places In addition to characteristic scenes from Paris, its buildings and its people, there is a glimpse of the Château at Chantilly, the magnificent palace of Versailles, and the Cathedral at Chartres. The Music The music included here is largely associated with Paris, although not all by French composers. It includes a movement from a symphony that...

Globe Trekker Video. In this second look at the city of light, love and culture Globe Trekkers Adela Ucar and Justine Shapiro spend a week enjoying the museums, romance, food and entertainment of Paris. With two very different perspectives on the city, Paris City Guide 2 shows the range of experience a trip to Paris can offer. Adela's adventure begins with a motorcycle taxi to...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Prague is the ancient capital of Bohemia and now of the Czech Republic. Its history is reflected in its buildings, recalling the splendours of the past under changing dynasties and the 400 or so years as part of the Habsburg Empire, until the establishment of the new republic of Czechoslovakia in 1918. At the heart of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The shining white basilica of Sacr?-Coeur towers above Montmartre and across the famous Parisienne art district of the same name. It is located on a hill that is thirty metres high and provides a good view of both Paris and the River Seine. The magnificent basilica on top of Montmartre Hill can be seen for miles and is synonymous with...

DVD. Modern Times Wonders Named after its creator, Gustave Eiffel, the Tour d'Eiffel has adorned the French capital of Paris for more than a century. It was erected in 1886 in record time and can be seen from almost every square and tiny lane in Paris. The eye is first drawn to its sturdy steel girders and weight-bearing transverse poles which are held in place...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Versailles was the former palace and dream castle of the French `Sun King', Louis the Fourteenth. The history of Versailles covers the rise and fall of the Bourbons whose reign covered the most remarkable period of French history. Here, the French king lavishly entertained the decadent nobility, oblivious to the unrest caused by their false pride, supreme arrogance and almost...